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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,968.44, 184,459.28 and 38,735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,968.44, 184,459.28 and 38,735.19 is: 58,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,968.44 : 184,459.28 = 38,735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,968.44/184,459.28 = 38,735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,968.44x = 184,459.28 × 38,735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,968.44x = 7,145,065,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,065,064.39/122,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,104.87

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